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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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